9813.00.05.20 - Articles to be processed into articles manufactured or produced in the United States

HTS Code 9813.00.05.20 specifically covers articles that are imported into the United States for the purpose of undergoing a manufacturing or production process. Upon completion of this processing, the resulting articles are intended to be manufactured or produced in the United States, implying a transformation or addition of value. This classification is crucial for goods that will be enhanced or remade domestically, retaining their U.S. origin status or becoming U.S. goods after processing.

This particular sub-item distinguishes itself from its sibling, 9813.00.05.40 ("Other"), by its defined purpose of resulting in articles manufactured or produced in the United States. While other provisions within Chapter 98 might cover temporary imports for processing, this specific code focuses on the outcome: the creation of U.S.-made goods. It is important to note that this is a leaf node, meaning there are no further subdivisions. Classification under this code will hinge on establishing the nature of the processing and its direct link to manufacturing or producing goods within the United States.